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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.92, 3,078.70 and 1,129.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.92, 3,078.70 and 1,129.52 is: 1,693.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.92 : 3,078.70 = 1,129.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.92/3,078.70 = 1,129.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.92x = 3,078.70 × 1,129.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.92x = 3,477,453.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,477,453.22/2,052.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.91

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